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30,000 BC: a visual timeline of the history of porn (NSFW) Newer and increasingly scandalous avenues of self-stimulation are always discovered. But it all started in the age of the mammoth.
By definition, pornography is anything that depicts sexually charged imagery and ideas. Porn is designed to create sexual desire and arousal. It appeals to your innermost carnal needs which are a necessity for procreation. Yes, porn is about pleasure, but it’s also about a human’s motivation to survive and reproduce. That’s why you can’t always control your physical reaction when you see or are exposed to pornographic material. You also have no control over what type of pornography appeals to you most. What one culture views as sexually titillating, another may find offensive. Who knew the world of porn was so complex? Here we’ll take a closer look at the…
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A guide to pretty crying for the modern woman You probably cry on a fairly regular basis, and it probably isn't pretty.
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The sexism baked in a Dutch oven The trapping and torturing of women under fart-laden sheets isn't funny. It's WWI-style gas warfare—and domestic abuse.
Turn on a comedy movie, and it’s usually there (insert trite line about Hollywood creativity). Go on social media, and it’s there, too. People often approvingly nod-and-wink to the alleged “joke” of trapping someone beneath fart-laden sheets — apparently an amusing rite of passage, a perfectly sane heteronormative couple’s bedroom ritual that a woman can reasonably expect to be subjected to by her SO. Third wave feminists can be seen laughing at this crap as well. The ultra-progressive Urban Dictionary considers it one of the funniest inventions ever, awarding 1376 upvotes and only 146 downvotes (at time of writing) to the pig who uploaded it. (He’s even named “Shithouse man”…
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When the sex work client looks like a relative I met my phone client IRL and almost puked my guts out.
10 things that are total “mom turn-ons” Sometimes, there's nothing quite as sexy as your man making you iced coffee with a baby strapped to his chest.
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Annie Jones and herstory’s many badass bearded beauties Freak show performers were the original American celebrities, and bearded ladies occupied a high place in the freak hierarchy.
In the late nineteenth century, one of the most famous women in America was Annie Jones, known as a small child as The Infant Esau. When she died at the age of thirty-seven, she had never known any life but that of a freak show performer. P.T. Barnum had begun displaying her in his American museum when she was just twelve months old. Her talent? She had a beard. In the heyday of the American freak show, the hair that sprouted on the faces of a lucky few women (and sometimes children) gave them a chance at fame. Freak show performers were the original American celebrities, and bearded ladies occupied…
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How lighthouse keeper Ida Lewis pioneered early female badassery The heroine was called the “Bravest Woman in America.” President Ulysses S. Grant awarded her the Gold Lifesaving Medal.
Long before there was Wonder Woman, or any other tights-clad Marvel hero for that matter, there lived a woman named Ida Lewis. Ida lived right beside the sea in Rhode Island, where she rose to fame for taking her role as a lighthouse keeper to another level entirely. From the age of just 12 years-old all the way up through her mid-60s, Ida became famous for rescuing tons of people who otherwise would have drowned at sea. As a result, she would become a woman known by many names. The Society of the American Cross of Honor called her “The Bravest Woman in America.” President Ulysses S. Grant awarded her…
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Amelia Earhart? Try Jerrie Mock: The first woman to successfully fly around the world She wanted to see the world in her Cessna 180. That she would be the first woman to do it was just an added bonus.
The cold wind bit hard against Jerrie’s skin as she pulled on her life-vest. The plane was packed, the engine checked, and her provisions were in place. One thing Geraldine Mock wasn’t prepared for was the shouting crowds that came with their flashing cameras and invasive microphones, poking and prodding her with questions she didn’t know how to answer. She didn’t anticipate so many people on the runway to see her off, from the press to total strangers. Mock only had one goal in mind that cold morning on March 19, 1964. Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock wanted to see the world in her Cessna 180. The fact that she would be…
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Marie Antoinette’s “let them eat cake” is a misogynist lie The accusation had been thrown around to tar rulers as heartless since before Marie Antoinette was even born.
Late in her rule, Marie Antoinette certainly wasn’t a popular monarch. In fact, most everyone hated her, all over a silly, unforgettable phrase. Well, it turns out that her seemingly justifiable execution wasn’t all that sweet…because she probably didn’t say something so snide after all. That went downhill quickly Marie Antoinette had a pretty crummy reputation near the end, but she certainly lived a sweet early life. The former queen rose to idol-status in her early teens, and people were willing to be crushed in crowds to get a glimpse of her. Epic, right? She also inspired countless artwork, fashion, and even had a fairytale village constructed for her. So…
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Science now says that no, men and women can’t ‘just be friends’ Sorry.
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Black teeth and dilated pupils: 15 extreme beauty trends of the past Hold off on fluffing those brushes — these are beauty trends you may not want to blend with.
Contour makeup, fierce eyeliner, and a bold lip will make you look like a star — these principles are the foundations (pun intended) of current cosmetic beauty. The people of yesteryear had their own beauty trends, and by our standards they are often more than questionable. Let’s rewind time and marvel at the lengths people will go to to reach the beauty standards of their day. The unibrow Before shaving, going au naturale was a societal norm for women. There was no shame in having underarm, leg, or facial hair until the rise of commercial cosmetics, which put an end to the appeal of any kind of follicle that wasn’t…
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How Georgia O’Keeffe became the mother of American modernism You've probably seen at least one of her paintings, which usually feature big flowers, skyscrapers, Southeastern landscapes, and/or animal skulls.
If you’re even the most casual of art lovers, then the odds are that you’ve heard of Georgia O’Keeffe. Even if you haven’t, you’ve probably seen at least one of her paintings, which usually feature big flowers, skyscrapers, Southeastern landscapes, and/or animal skulls. If you’re still absolutely clueless as to who Georgia O’Keeffe is, then be sure to leave your high school art teacher an incredibly nasty Yelp review. But first, keep on reading because we’re about to delve into the life of one of the 20th century’s most influential American artists, who many still call the “mother of American modernism.” The early days Although her love affair with the…
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January 23, 1849: Elizabeth Blackwell becomes the first American woman to receive a medical degree In the late 2010s, there were more than 340,000 female doctors actively working in the U.S. They can thank Elizabeth for that.
January 23 was a Tuesday morning when, in 1849, a woman named Elizabeth Blackwell climbed up onto the platform of the Presbyterian church in Geneva, New York. The President of Geneva Medical College stood there, holding a diploma out to her. When she took it from him, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman in U.S. history to get her medical degree. Doctor of medicine Elizabeth Blackwell had the highest grades in her class, but even getting her diploma wasn’t enough. Blackwell didn’t officially receive an MD until 1857 despite graduating years earlier. She didn’t let it stop her. Blackwell formed a private practice and worked for years as a doctor…
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The horrifying truth about the life and death of Pocahontas Unfortunately, the familiar Disneyfied tales are about as true as your average tabloid headline.
It’s unlikely that you’ve made it this far in life without hearing all sorts of flowery tales about a young BIPOC girl named Pocahontas and her love affair with the dashing Englishman John Smith. Unfortunately, such tales are about as true as your average tabloid headline. Here you’ll find the real story of Pocahontas and, be forewarned, it ain’t for the faint of heart. So if you’re a kid looking to turn in a book report that won’t leave your classmates in therapy for years to come, we recommend leaving now with your innocence intact. That said, if you dare to go where few history books have gone before, gird…
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